How to Take a Screenshot on Mac

Step by step

1. 1

   Press Shift + Command (⌘) + 3 to capture the full screen. The screenshot normally appears on your desktop.

2. 2

   Press Shift + Command + 4, then drag the crosshair to select the area you want to capture.

3. 3

   To capture a single window, press Shift + Command + 4, tap Space, then click the highlighted window.

4. 4

   Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the Screenshot toolbar for recording, timers and save-location options.

FAQ

Where did my screenshot go?

The default location is your desktop. Press Shift + Command + 5 and open Options to check or change where the next capture goes.